George Mason suspended Anali Okoloji after the junior forward stepped on South Florida’s Anthony Collins during the second half of the Patriots’ loss Wednesday to the Bulls.

Coach Paul Hewitt said Thursday that Okoloji's actions were "inexcusable and not what we expect from a George Mason student-athlete," but did not specify how long Okoloji will miss beyond the Patriots' next game (Sunday vs. Oklahoma).

Collins was tripped from behind by Okoloji near the foul line, then was stepped on by Okoloji as Okoloji's momentum took him down the court. Okoloji was whistled for both a personal and a technical foul. At the time of the whistle, George Mason led by 12. By the time South Florida nailed four free throws (two for the technical, two for the personal foul) and made a basket on their next possession, the Patriots’ lead was cut to six, and momentum swung in the Bulls' favor.

Without seeing the replay, Patriots coach Paul Hewitt told The Washington Post that Okoloji told him he was pushed into Collins, but the video is clear that there was intent from Okoloji to leave an imprint.

Okoloji has appeared in eight games this season, averaging 2.4 points.

Corey Allen Jr.'s baseline jumper at the buzzer gave the Bulls the 68-66 win.